Yoo Seung Ho and Lim Se Joo have ended their relationship after dating for approximately 6 years. The South Korean actors' agencies confirmed the breakup on October 8, shortly after reports about their long-term romance became public. The couple reportedly began dating after meeting while working on the 2020 tvN drama Memorist. Although they had kept their relationship largely private, confirmation from both agencies has now clarified their relationship status.
Yoo Seung Ho And Lim Se Joo's Agencies Confirm Split
Lim Se Joo's agency, Moving Pictures Company, confirmed that the actress had been in a relationship with Yoo Seung Ho for 6 years and that the two had recently separated. Yoo Seung Ho's agency, 333 Entertainment, also confirmed the breakup. The agency stated that the actors had previously been romantically involved but had now ended their relationship.
It added that they currently maintain a good relationship as colleagues. Neither agency publicly disclosed a specific reason for the separation. The statements focused on confirming the relationship's end and clarifying that the two remain on good terms.
How Yoo Seung Ho And Lim Se Joo Met
The actors reportedly grew close after meeting through Memorist, which premiered in March 2020. Yoo Seung Ho played detective Dong Baek, a man with the ability to read people's memories, while Lim Se Joo portrayed Lee Seul Bi. Their shared experience working on the series reportedly helped them develop a connection that later became romantic.
They are said to have continued their relationship privately over the following years rather than regularly sharing details of their personal lives in public. Because the pair had rarely spoken openly about their relationship, news of their long-term romance came as a surprise to many fans when it emerged in October 2026.
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The Former Couple Remains On Good Terms
Following confirmation of the breakup, Yoo Seung Ho's agency specifically noted that the actors currently have a good relationship as colleagues. The statement suggests that, despite ending their romantic relationship, they have maintained a respectful connection. Neither actor has publicly shared further details about how the separation unfolded or what led to their decision.
The couple's preference for keeping their private lives away from public attention has also meant that few details about their years together have been shared. For now, their agencies' statements remain the main public confirmation of both the relationship and its end.
Yoo Seung Ho And Lim Se Joo's Acting Careers
Yoo Seung Ho began his career as a child actor and later became known for dramas including The Moon Embracing the Sun, Remember: War of the Son, I'm Not a Robot and My Strange Hero. His film credits include The Way Home, The Magician and Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River.
Lim Se Joo began her career as a singer under the name Haeora before moving into acting. She has appeared in dramas including Memorist, My Golden Life, My Only One and Woman with a Suitcase. Both actors continue to pursue their respective careers following the end of their relationship, with no further personal statements about the breakup announced at the time of confirmation.
Final Take
Yoo Seung Ho and Lim Se Joo have confirmed the end of their 6-year relationship. After meeting while working on Memorist in 2020, the actors reportedly dated privately for years. Their agencies have confirmed the split and said they remain on good terms as colleagues.
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